Arnold Newman - Grandma Moses
I was instantly drawn to this photograph, and I believe that is because of the emotion that is tied along with this, even if the photograph is simple, but then again, becomes complicated in its own way. The contrast is absolutely beautiful in this, and adds to the drama of the photo. The figure in this photograph remains emotionless, but because of that, I believe her emotionless expression adds more emotion to the picture itself. The composition and the fact that she is sitting directly in-between all of the windows and looking out of one gives me chills. The symmetry in this photograph adds to the mood as well, and works very well to send out great emotion.
E.J. Bellocq - Untitled
I am not particularly into studio portraits like this one, but this photograph really caught my eye, and I think that's because it's a old-time photograph, instead of one from this decade, or the previous few decades. I love her positioning, and it makes for a more interesting photograph instead of her facing and looking directly at the camera. The composition also adds to this photograph because there is space remaining above her head in the photograph, which leads your eyes down to the subject. The fact that she is wearing all white adds to the drama of this as well because the background is dark.
Eugene Atget
My favorite genre of photography is landscape/nature, so I was instantly drawn to this photograph as soon as I came across it. The reflection in the water reminds me of an ink painting, and it's absolutely incredible. I love the way the trees in the reflection and trees on the bank of the river lead off of the page, as if leaving a mystery. I also enjoy how the picture shifts from from light to dark in contrast because it makes the photograph more interesting and helps your eyes to be lead around the photo.
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